Coles Group Past Earnings Performance
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Past criteria checks 6/6
Coles Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 0.8%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 6.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.2% per year. Coles Group's return on equity is 29.5%, and it has net margins of 2.5%.
Key information
0.81%
Earnings growth rate
0.81%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 18.66% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.20% |
| Return on equity | 29.49% |
| Net Margin | 2.49% |
| Next Earnings Update | 26 Aug 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
May 17
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Coles Group (ASX:COL)
May 02If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Coles Group (ASX:COL) Presents An Opportunity
Apr 17These 4 Measures Indicate That Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 02Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To AU$20.31
Mar 02A Look At The Fair Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Feb 11
Future Supply Chain Efficiency Will Improve Due To ADCs And CFCs Investments
Investments in digital assets and initiatives in distribution centers are expected to enhance e-commerce and supply chain efficiency, boosting revenue and reducing costs.Investor Optimism Abounds Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 24Here's Why We Think Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Well Worth Watching
Jan 07Coles Group (ASX:COL) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 20A Look At The Fair Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Nov 03Coles Group Limited's (ASX:COL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Oct 19These 4 Measures Indicate That Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 01Coles Group (ASX:COL) Boosts E-Commerce with Ocado Alliance, Reports Strong Earnings and Dividend Increase
Sep 16Here's Why Coles Group (ASX:COL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Sep 15Coles Group (ASX:COL) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Aug 28Investor Optimism Abounds Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) But Growth Is Lacking
Jul 11Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Coles Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 25 | 44,516 | 1,110 | 8,271 | 0 |
| 05 Oct 24 | 44,100 | 1,119 | 8,087 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 43,684 | 1,128 | 7,903 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 41,993 | 1,020 | 7,680 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 41,292 | 1,031 | 7,539 | 0 |
| 25 Jun 23 | 40,591 | 1,042 | 7,398 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 23 | 39,143 | 1,108 | 7,068 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 38,742 | 1,077 | 6,946 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 22 | 38,341 | 1,045 | 6,823 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 22 | 38,738 | 1,025 | 6,829 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 22 | 38,444 | 998 | 6,705 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 38,700 | 1,002 | 6,794 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 21 | 38,955 | 1,005 | 6,882 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 39,137 | 1,027 | 6,962 | 0 |
| 03 Jan 21 | 39,319 | 1,049 | 7,042 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 20 | 38,552 | 1,014 | 6,862 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 37,784 | 978 | 6,682 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 37,551 | 1,082 | 7,364 | 0 |
| 05 Jan 20 | 37,317 | 1,186 | 8,045 | 0 |
| 05 Oct 19 | 37,891 | 1,132 | 8,017 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 38,464 | 1,078 | 7,989 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 38,924 | 971 | 7,932 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 39,384 | 864 | 7,876 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 39,265 | 944 | 7,804 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 39,145 | 1,023 | 7,732 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: COL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: COL's current net profit margins (2.5%) are higher than last year (2.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COL's earnings have grown by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: COL's earnings growth over the past year (8.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (0.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: COL earnings growth over the past year (8.5%) exceeded the Consumer Retailing industry -8.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: COL's Return on Equity (29.5%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/29 23:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/01/05 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Coles Group Limited is covered by 23 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Thomas Kierath | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Jonathan Snape | Bell Potter |
| David Errington | BofA Global Research |